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Summary
BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, november 14, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Teleconference Location – 1636 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA
This
meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act, Government Code
Section 54953, Teleconferencing. Any
member of the public may attend this meeting at either location. Questions regarding this matter may be
addressed to Sherry M. Kelly, City Clerk, 981-6900.
Preliminary Matters
Roll Call: 7:21 p.m.
Ceremonial Matters
1. Proclamation presented in honor of the 7th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance and in memory of Rita Hester and all victims of transgender hate crimes.
2. Proclamation declaring the year 2006 The Year Of The Museum and requesting that all citizens join in this observation.
City Manager Comments
1. Recognition of the contributions made to the beautification of Berkeley by 1100 University students.
2. Tonight is the last City Council meeting for Assistant City Clerk Cheryl Morse who has accepted the position of City Clerk with the City of El Cerrito.
Public
Comment: 27 speakers.
Consent Calendar
Action: Moved, seconded, carried (Moore / Olds) to adopt Consent Calendar in one motion except as indicated:
1. City Auditor's Duties and Authority (PDF, 69 KB) (First reading – October 24, 2006 – Unanimous)
From: City Auditor
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of an Ordinance amending Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 2.24 giving all auditor job classifications the authority to issue administrative citations for violations of City ordinances.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Ann-Marie Hogan, City Auditor, 981-6750
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 6,952–N.S. (PDF, 44 KB) Effective December 14, 2006.
2. Specified Standards for Care of Dogs Kept Outdoors (PDF, 75 KB) (First reading – October 24, 2006 – Unanimous)
From: Citizens Humane Commission
Recommendation: Adopt second reading of an Ordinance adding Berkeley Municipal Code (BMC) Section 10.04.140, specifying requirements for minimum standards of care for owners/guardians who keep dogs outdoors.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Kate O’Connor, Secretary, Citizens Humane Commission, 981-6601
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 6,953–N.S. (PDF, 128 KB) Effective December 14, 2006.
3. 2007 Commission Meeting Schedule (PDF, 146 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a commission meeting schedule for calendar year 2007.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Sherry M. Kelly, City Clerk, 981-6900
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,472–N.S. (PDF, 77 KB)
4. Minutes for Approval (PDF, 248 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the minutes for the Council meetings of October 3, 2006 (joint City Council / Police Review Commission special closed), October 10, 2006 (joint City Council/Police Review Commission special closed), October 10, 2006 (regular), October 16, 2006 (special) and October 24, 2006 (regular).
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Sherry M. Kelly, City Clerk, 981-6900
Action: Approved minutes as submitted.
5. Appointment of City Clerk (PDF, 77 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution confirming the appointment of Pamyla C. Means as City Clerk effective December 4, 2006.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Phil Kamlarz, City Manager, 981-7000
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,473–N.S. (PDF, 30 KB)
6. Downtown Berkeley Business Improvement District (PDF, 519 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the 2007 Annual Report of the Downtown Berkeley Business Improvement District (BID); declaring Council's intention to levy an annual assessment for the Downtown Berkeley Business Improvement District for calendar year 2007; and directing the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing for December 5, 2006, to consider levying a renewed assessment for the year 2007.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Michael Caplan, Economic Development, 981-7000
Action: Removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Spring. Adopted Resolution No. 63,474–N.S. (PDF, 591 KB)
7. Solano Avenue Business Improvement District (PDF, 310 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the 2006 Annual Report of the Solano Avenue Business Improvement District (BID); declaring Council's intention to levy an annual assessment for the Solano Avenue BID for calendar year 2007; and directing the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing for December 5, 2006, to consider levying a renewed assessment for the year 2007.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Michael Caplan, Economic Development, 981-7000
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,475–N.S. (PDF, 340 KB)
8. Contract: Community Relationship Management Software (PDF, 80 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with Lagan Technologies Inc. to provide comprehensive Community Relationship Management (CRM) software and support for the period of December 1, 2006 through November 30, 2009, for an amount not to exceed $430,000.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $430,000
Contact: Robert Hicks, Finance, 981-7300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,476–N.S. (PDF, 46 KB)
9. Formal Bid Solicitations and Request for Proposals (PDF, 43 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Approve the attached request for proposals (RFP) that will be, or is planned to be, issued upon final approval by the requesting department.
Financial Implications: Various Funds - $2,377,750
Contact: Robert Hicks, Finance, 981-7300
Action: Approved recommendation.
10. Classification: Environmental Compliance Specialist (PDF, 124 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 61,805-N.S., Classification and Salary Resolution for Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 535, to establish the classification of Environmental Compliance Specialist effective December 1, 2006.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: David W. Hodgkins, Human Resources, 981-6800
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,477–N.S. (PDF, 70 KB)
11. Contract: Dependent Care Assistance Plan Third Party Administrator (PDF, 79 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with HealthComp Inc. in an amount not exceed $5,000 to provide administrative services for the City of Berkeley's Dependent Care Assistance Plan for January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2007.
Financial Implications: Payroll Deduction Trust Fund - $5,000
Contact: David W. Hodgkins, Human Resources, 981-6800
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,478–N.S. (PDF, 38 KB)
12. Fee Assessment - State of California Self-Insurance Fund (PDF, 26 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing payment to the State of California Department of Industrial Relations for Fiscal Year 2007 fees assessed for administering the Workers' Compensation Program, in an amount not to exceed $125,000.
Financial Implications: Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Fund - $125,000
Contact: David W. Hodgkins, Human Resources, 981-6800
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,479–N.S. (PDF, 41 KB)
13. Contract: Plan Checking Services (PDF, 34 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contracts with Linhart Peterson Powers Associates (LP2A) and Telesis Engineers for plan checking services, increasing each contract by $60,000 for a total amount not to exceed $420,000 for LP2A and $300,000 for Telesis and extending the term from January 1, 2007 to March 1, 2007.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Dan Marks, Planning and Development, 981-7400
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,480–N.S. (PDF, 79 KB)
14. Dorothy Bolte Park Safety and Accessibility Improvements (PDF, 18 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to reject all bids and direct staff to re-scope and re-bid Dorothy Bolte Park Safety and Accessibility Improvements Project.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Marc Seleznow, Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, 981-6700
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,481–N.S. (PDF, 28 KB)
15. Contract: Security Services for Marina (PDF, 79 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1) authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. (Securitas) to add security guard services for the Marina; 2) increasing the contract amount by $72,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $242,375, for the period from September 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007; and 3) approving the option to extend the contract for two additional one-year periods, with the costs adjusted in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI), not to exceed 3%.
Financial Implications: Marina Fund - $72,000
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,482–N.S. (PDF, 42 KB)
16. Grant: Seismic Work at Corp Yard (PDF, 80 KB)
From: City Manager
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the State Office of Emergency Services in the amount of $2,887,735 and authorize 25% City matching funds of $962,633, to reconstruct the seismically unsafe Facilities Maintenance Building at the Corporation Yard.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Claudette Ford, Public Works, 981-6300
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,483–N.S. (PDF, 52 KB)
17. Small-Scale Electric Vehicle Dealerships (PDF, 291 KB)
From: Mayor Bates and Councilmember Spring
Recommendation: Direct the Planning Commission to amend the CSA zoning on South Shattuck Avenue to permit small-scale electric vehicle dealerships.
Financial Implications: See report
Contact: Tom Bates, Mayor, 981-7100
Action: Approved recommendation as amended by Councilmember Worthington.
18. Installation of Surveillance Cameras (PDF, 21 KB)
From: Councilmember Maio
Recommendation: Direct the City Manager to investigate installing several surveillance cameras in those City parking areas that are out of sight and where there are frequent car thefts and break-ins, to determine if this is an effective approach.
Financial Implications: To be determined
Contact: Linda Maio, Councilmember District 1, 981-7110
Action: Approved recommendation. (Abstain – Worthington)
19. Centennial Celebration of San Pablo Park (PDF, 30 KB)
From: Councilmember Moore
Recommendation: Approve City sponsorship of the San Pablo Park Centennial Celebration.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Darryl Moore, Councilmember District 2, 981-7120
Action: Approved recommendation.
20. Water Meter for the Community Orchard (PDF, 225 KB)
From: Councilmember Moore
Recommendation: Refer to the budget process a request for $8,000 to be used to purchase a water meter for the Berkeley Community Orchard.
Financial Implications: General Fund - $8,000
Contact: Darryl Moore, Councilmember District 2, 981-7120
Action: Approved recommendation.
21. Save the Oaks at UC Stadium (PDF, 12 KB)
From: Councilmembers Spring and Olds
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution supporting the protection of the oak woodland located just west of UC Memorial Stadium and opposing the plans of the University of California to cut down any of the trees in the grove.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Dona Spring, Councilmember, District 4, 981-7140
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,484–N.S. (PDF, 77 KB)
22. Housing Advisory Commission Representation on the Joint Density Bonus Subcommittee (PDF, 23 KB)
From: Housing Advisory Commission
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution appointing Steve Wollmer of the Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) to the Joint Density Bonus Subcommittee.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Oscar Sung, Secretary, Housing Advisory Commission, 981-5400
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,485–N.S. (PDF, 32 KB)
23. Appointment to the Mental Health Commission (PDF, 27 KB)
From: Mental Health Commission
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution appointing Luvenia Jones to the Mental Health Commission, as a representative of the Special Public Interest Category, for a three-year term beginning November 15, 2006 and ending November 14, 2009.
Financial Implications: None
Contact: Carol Patterson, Secretary, Mental Health Commission, 981-5217
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 63,486–N.S. (PDF, 38 KB)